Bethesda
Bethesda, one of the most renowned communities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is known as a great destination for ethnic restaurants, boutiques, home décor shops and artistic and trendy hot spots. Additionally, as home of the National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine and the National Naval Medical Center, it is one of the leading biomedical research centers.
From award-winning theatre to independent films, downtown Bethesda’s Art and Entertainment District is filled with inspiring artists and art venues. Unique galleries and public art fill the streets. The Bethesda Arts and Entertainment District is managed by the Bethesda Urban Partnership, Inc.
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Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club
The Bethesda Theater, built in 1938 and opened as one of the era’s Art Deco cinema palaces, is coming back…
Capital Crescent Trail
11 mile biker-hiker trail running from west Silver Spring to Georgetown DC. The trail was formerly used as the Georgetown…
Fire NightClub and Lounge
Less than a half mile from the Bethesda metro station, Fire offers a full bar and nightclub. Restricted admission for…
Fuzion
0.2 miles from the Bethesda metro station, Fuzion nightclub is popular for after work cocktails or late night dancing and…
Gandhi Memorial Center
Houses headquarters of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Foundation, a library and depictions of the life and activities of Mahatma Gandhi…
Locust Grove Nature Center
An ideal spot to watch birds and other small creatures in their real habitats. Includes child-friendly live animals and hands-on…
Parker’s American Bistro & Sports Bar
Enjoy Parker’s American grill and watch your favorite sporting event in the restaurant’s sports bar.
Strike Bethesda
Strike properties offer stylish, glow-in-the-dark bowling with big screen video walls and a thumping sound system, as well as a…
Upcoming Events in Town
Becky Shaw
Bethesda
When Suzanna sets up her friend Max on a blind date with her husband's co-worker Becky Shaw, she sets into motion a series of cataclysmic events that forever change all of their lives. Like the Victorian upstart Becky Sharp, this modern Becky is unsure, overdressed and socially ambitious. But she's no shrinking violet, as Max soon learns. An Off-Broadway hit the New York Times called "as engrossing as it is ferociously funny," Becky Shaw is a comedy of romantic errors that asks what we owe to the people we love most and the strangers who land on our doorstep.
Bethesda Painting Awards
Bethesda
Eight painters have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. More than 350 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work to the ninth annual competition created to exclusively honor regional painters. The work of the eight finalists will be on display at Gallery B from June 1-29, 2013. A public opening will be held on Friday, June 14, 2013 from 6 – 9pm in conjunction with the Bethesda Art Walk. Gallery B is located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E in downtown Bethesda. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 12 – 6pm. Entries were juried by Tim Doud, Associate Professor of Art at American University; Duane Keiser, Acclaimed painter and art blogger and Christine Neill, Professor of Painting at Maryland Institute College of Art.
Summer Musical Theater Camp (Grades 1-6)
Glen Echo
Celebrating 35 years! Be a part of musical theater in a camp complete with dance, singing, acting and fun. Each workshop culminates in a performance for friends and family on Adventure Theatre MTC's main stage. Choose from 6 sessions throughout the summer.
